Bignsmol Cairn Terriers
Sorell, TAS
Hi, I'm Karen L.
My name is Karen Leslie. I have been involved in Pedigree dogs for almost 20 years, having loved and shown Bernese Mountain Dogs. I have had Cairns for almost 6 years. A delightfully fun breed, and I'm totally smitten. All puppies are raised in our house surrounded by our Bernese Mountain dog and Cairns and cat. …
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Member since Feb 2023
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
All puppies are raised in our house surrounded by our Bernese Mountain dog and Cairns and cat. They are handled daily, loved, and doted on. Socialisation starts early and are provided with heaps of stimulation and fun. Puppies learn to use the doggie door and investigate the house whenever they want. Pups are…
Health
Puppies have full Vet health check at 6 weeks old. They all have Bile Acid Testing to rule out Liver Shunt. All have patellas checked, Heart check and first vaccinations.
Home environment
Pups are born in our loungeroom and are part of our family from birth. From 4 weeks, they wander around our home and interact with our other pets. They are used to daily household chores, including vacuum cleaner, Tv, the clanging of pots and pans, doors slamming, and dogs barking. They are taught to be happy and…
Included with our puppies
All pups are registered with Dogs Tasmania (ANKC) and pedigree papers provided. A copy of Bile Acid testing is provided. Vaccination Certificate provided. Bag of Royal Canin dry puppy food. Soft toy Blanket that puppies have slept on so they have familiar scent in their new home.
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/2)
Bignsmol Cairn Terriers conducts 1 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Cairn Terrier.
Bile Acid Testing
Physical Test
Congenital abnormalities of the liver, such as a Portosystemic Shunt (PSS), are relatively common…
Additional Tests
Bignsmol Cairn Terriers conducts 1 additional tests available for the Cairn Terrier.
Genetic TestVon Willebrand’s Disease (VWD/vWD) is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by a lack of a specific clotting factor. There are three forms of the disease, types 1, 2 & 3. A DNA test is available for each type of VWD to identify whether a breeding dog is a carrier or might be affected. The severity of VWD varies widely between breeds and individuals, ranging from life threatening, through to having no impact on clotting ability.
Transportation options
Bignsmol Cairn Terriers will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Bignsmol Cairn Terriers supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
My name is Karen Leslie. I have been involved in Pedigree dogs for almost 20 years, having loved and shown Bernese Mountain Dogs.
Why we got involved in breeding
Cairn Terriers are a lovely little family breed that are becoming quite rare.
Our special touch
I breed for the preservation of this lovely breed.
Credentials
Association
Dogs Tasmania (ANKC)
Association number
7100002230
Prefix
Bignsmol
Breeding since
2019
- Sporting Terrier Club of Tasmania
A$4,000 - A$4,500